Objective:A comprehensive meta-analysis based on the latest randomized controlled trials(RCTs)was conducted to investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS)on patients undergoing treatme...Objective:A comprehensive meta-analysis based on the latest randomized controlled trials(RCTs)was conducted to investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS)on patients undergoing treatment after inguinal hernia surgery.Methods:A detailed search of Embase,PubMed,Web of Science,and the Cochrane Library was performed for RCTs investigating the use of TENS during inguinal hernia surgery up to September 28,2021.The Cochrane tool was applied to assess the risk of bias in the included studies.Results:Seven eligible RCTs with a total of 379 cases were included.The meta-analysis showed a mean difference(MD)in VAS of-1.61[95%CI:-2.20-1.02,P<0.00001]at 2 hours post-operation,VAS MD=-1.33 at 4 hours post-operation[95%CI:-2.84-0.18,P=0.09],VAS MD=-2.36 at 8 hours post-operation[95%CI:-4.04-0.69,P=0.006],and VAS MD=-1.75 at 24 hours post-operation[95%CI:-2.64-0.85,P=0.0001].The cortisol level MD at 24 hours post-operation was-52.56[95%CI:-168.8-63.76,P=0.38].Conclusion:TENS significantly reduces postoperative pain following inguinal hernia surgery and promotes patient recovery.TENS is recommended for patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery.However,further high-quality studies are needed to confirm additional effects.展开更多
Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of inguinal hernia repair with local anesthesia in an out-patient regime, with safety, efficacy and short learning curve. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 1186 patients und...Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of inguinal hernia repair with local anesthesia in an out-patient regime, with safety, efficacy and short learning curve. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 1186 patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis between November 2004 and March 2014. Of the total number of hernias surgically treated in this period, 755 were operated on the right, 394 on the left and 37 bilateral. We used clinical, surgical and psychosocial criteria for inclusion in the procedure. The parameters for exclusion were complex, irreducible or recurrent hernia, obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2), patient’s refusal and psychiatric disorder. All patients underwent elective surgery and were analyzed regarding surgical outcome, complications and hospital stay. Results: All operations were completed successfully. In no case there was a need to change the anesthetic method. Surgical time was similar to that conducted with other methods of anesthesia and there were no cases of adverse effects of local anesthetics. Intra-operative complications amounted to approximately 2.64%. There was no need for hospital admissions greater than 24 hours. Conclusion: The procedure is feasible and causes no perioperative significant pain, is safe, can be performed by residents under supervision, has satisfactory patient acceptance and complications similar to those observed in a conventional herniorrhaphy, allowing lower time and cost of hospitalization and faster access to treatment.展开更多
文摘Objective:A comprehensive meta-analysis based on the latest randomized controlled trials(RCTs)was conducted to investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS)on patients undergoing treatment after inguinal hernia surgery.Methods:A detailed search of Embase,PubMed,Web of Science,and the Cochrane Library was performed for RCTs investigating the use of TENS during inguinal hernia surgery up to September 28,2021.The Cochrane tool was applied to assess the risk of bias in the included studies.Results:Seven eligible RCTs with a total of 379 cases were included.The meta-analysis showed a mean difference(MD)in VAS of-1.61[95%CI:-2.20-1.02,P<0.00001]at 2 hours post-operation,VAS MD=-1.33 at 4 hours post-operation[95%CI:-2.84-0.18,P=0.09],VAS MD=-2.36 at 8 hours post-operation[95%CI:-4.04-0.69,P=0.006],and VAS MD=-1.75 at 24 hours post-operation[95%CI:-2.64-0.85,P=0.0001].The cortisol level MD at 24 hours post-operation was-52.56[95%CI:-168.8-63.76,P=0.38].Conclusion:TENS significantly reduces postoperative pain following inguinal hernia surgery and promotes patient recovery.TENS is recommended for patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery.However,further high-quality studies are needed to confirm additional effects.
文摘Objective: To demonstrate the feasibility of inguinal hernia repair with local anesthesia in an out-patient regime, with safety, efficacy and short learning curve. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 1186 patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis between November 2004 and March 2014. Of the total number of hernias surgically treated in this period, 755 were operated on the right, 394 on the left and 37 bilateral. We used clinical, surgical and psychosocial criteria for inclusion in the procedure. The parameters for exclusion were complex, irreducible or recurrent hernia, obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2), patient’s refusal and psychiatric disorder. All patients underwent elective surgery and were analyzed regarding surgical outcome, complications and hospital stay. Results: All operations were completed successfully. In no case there was a need to change the anesthetic method. Surgical time was similar to that conducted with other methods of anesthesia and there were no cases of adverse effects of local anesthetics. Intra-operative complications amounted to approximately 2.64%. There was no need for hospital admissions greater than 24 hours. Conclusion: The procedure is feasible and causes no perioperative significant pain, is safe, can be performed by residents under supervision, has satisfactory patient acceptance and complications similar to those observed in a conventional herniorrhaphy, allowing lower time and cost of hospitalization and faster access to treatment.
